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Wellowgate Throughout history Wellowgate has been one of the most important streets in the borough of Grimsby. It was a key economic thoroughfare in mediaeval times - the original route between the town centre and Welholme Abbey and played a vital part in the Victorian railway boom which created the conditions for the rise of the fishing industry. Recent years may have seen the street looking a little below its best but there has been a quiet process of urban renewal going on as new shops have opened, bringing a new style of high quality boutique retail to the Top Town area. We asked Sue Almond of Home Is Where The Heart Is to fill us in on some of the reasons why shoppers should start adding Wellowgate businesses to their favourites lists.
Wellowgate has been one of the town’s best kept secrets for a while now but it has seen some big changes recently. Do you think this could be Wellowgate’s moment to step out of the shadow of Top Town? We’re certainly hoping so. The new hotel development should make people notice the street again - we’re so much more than just a quick route into town. It’s become a fabulous little shopping area with something for everyone and it’s so easy to park, with masses of space on Duchess Street. We think that makes Wellowgate the ideal place to start your shopping trip - without having to use the nightmare multi-storeys. It’s only a short distance to the market and Freshney Place. What does Wellowgate have to offer that makes it worth a detour from Top Town? There’s a lovely choice of great little shops, all independents, all selling products that will be hard to find anywhere else in town or offering top quality services. From retro fashion to gifts, from jewellery to homewares, not forgetting high end body art and tattoo removal. There’s also Jennies, one of the best tea rooms in town too so you can take the weight off your feet and grab a cup of tea and some superb cake in wonderfully retro surroundings. It always seems like a welcoming street. What’s the secret to creating spaces that people can enjoy shopping in? The most important thing is the Wellowgate businesses are all run by nice people who love what they do and are enthusiasts for the products they sell. So they’ll always be glad to welcome people into their premises, not just because they are potential customers but also because they take a pride in what they do and they like people to see it. Most of us also have a strong online presence but it’s the face to face interactions, the showing off what we do, that makes running a Wellowgate business a real pleasure.
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Home Is Where The Heart Is Mother and daughter team Sue and Rebecca Almond have created a little gem of a shop, bright and welcoming and crammed with wonderful things. You’ll find an amazing selection of gifts and decorative items including wall hangings, photo frames, clocks, handbags, kitchenware, jewellery and scented candles plus of course their fantastic range of Lindy Bop dresses. There are prices to suit all pockets and you’re sure to find something that just right for that special birthday or anniversary and if you don’t have one to buy for then why not just treat yourself! Go on. You know you want to!
Hme is where the heart is 25 Wellowgate, Grimsby DN32 0RA 01472 453621
www.homelyheartgifts.co.uk
23 Wellowgate, Grimsby 01472 488758
Old Fashioned Ruby Some things are just too gorgeous to go out of vogue and at Old Fashioned Ruby you can find everything you need to give your home a touch of classic style and elegance. They have a superb range of upcycled and restored furniture, plus fabrics, cushions and accessories to make your home practically perfect in every way and if a spot of DIY is more your thing then they’ve got a fantastic range of Annie Sloan chalk paints and stencils so you can give all your projects that ultra professional finish.
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Ladd’s Vintage Ladd’s Vintage have everything for the man who cares about style - a fantastic range of retro fashion from the 1960s through to the 1990s (including their famous selection of Hawaiian shirts), a vast selection of genuine period accessories plus a fine assortment of pop memorabilia, books and
Ladd’s
19 Wellowgate, Grimsby Open 9.30-3.00 Tues-Fri & 10.00-3.30 Sat
games. Their stock is constantly changing as new retro and reworked garments go on display so there’s always something new to see - and at prices that make shopping at Ladd’s an affordable option for anyone who cares about looking good.
19 Wellowgate, Grimsby Open 9.30-3.00 Tues-Fri & 10.00-3.30 Sat
I Luv It, I Really Do! Vintage If you’re passionate about style and have an eye for classic design and maybe even a bargain or two then you’ll love I Luv It, I Really Do! Open for two years and run by vintage fan and
mum of five Jody, it’s filled from floor to ceiling with marvellous pieces of retro style from the 50s to the 90s plus a range of reworked clothes for a more up to date look!
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Bespoke Body Art Bespoke Body Art is not just a tattoo business - it’s a design consultancy where they create works of art that you wear on your skin. From first contact to the finished piece and expert aftercare advice everything about your Bespoke Body Art experience is tailored to your exact needs - whether you’re getting new ink or using their state of the art laser technology to have old ink removed. They can also perform hair removal and laser carbon facials, always using the very latest Ultrapulse laser equipment operated by highly trained and skilled technicians. So whether it’s a new custom design or some remedial treatment that you’re looking for make Bespoke Body Art of Wellowgate your first port of call!
6 Wellowgate, Grimsby, NE Lincs DN32 0RA enquiries@bespokebodyart.com 01472 488988 Open Tues, Weds, Fri, Sat 10am - 5pm
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